HWRC LGV Driver

Stoke-on-Trent; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working options

Local authority pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Training and apprenticeship schemes

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is hiring a waste operations driver for the Household Waste Recycling Centre at Campbell Road, Hanford. The role is 37 hours per week, with hybrid and flexible working options and a competitive local authority pension scheme.

You will drive and operate the plant and vehicles, support on-site segregation, and ensure safety and compliance with site rules and traffic regulations in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• You must hold a valid driver CPC qualification card and undertake required training to maintain validity.
• Experience in a waste environment such as an operational depot or waste transfer station.
• Experience of adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
• Experience dealing with a wide range of colleagues and customers.
• Ability to work outdoors and in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate the assigned plant, shunter hook-lift vehicle and road hook-light for storage and transport of waste and recyclable material.
• Follow site rules, speed limits and reversing procedures, including using a banks persona when required.
• Report any accidents or incidents to the Operations Team Leader.
• Assist and direct the public on site to ensure correct segregation of waste and recyclables.
• Drive in a safe and courteous manner, complying with traffic regulations.

Skills

CPC (Driver Certificate of Proficiency

Job description

Directorate: Housing, Regenerationand Operations

Location: Household Waste RecyclingCentre, Campbell Road, Hanford

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and externalapplicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage andbright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job,it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the localpopulation, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people wholive and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always lookingfor people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to helpus deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talentedworkforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills,knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to deliveringour ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to bean employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff aresupported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to exceland to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

To contribute to and support the site’s operations in thedelivery of efficient, economically effective and compliant receipt, storage,handling and export of waste and recyclable materials. To adhere to the WasteHierarchy at all times and ensure that recycling targets are reached bymaximising segregation.

Key Responsibilities:

To drive and operate the assigned plant, shunter hook-liftvehicle and road hook-light as required for the storage and transporting ofwaste and recyclable material

To follow site rules and adhere to speed limits &reversing procedures including using a banks persona and when required

To report any accident or incidents to the Operations TeamLeader

To assist and direct the public on site to ensure correctsegregation of waste and recyclable materials

To drive in a safe and courteous manner, following trafficregulations

About You:

You must hold a valid driver certificate of professionalcompetence qualification card (CPC) and undertake the required levels oftraining to ensure it’s validity

Have experience of working in a waste environment includingan operational depot or waste transfer station

Experience of working to strict health and safetyguidelines

Experience of dealing with a wide range of colleagues andcustomers

Abilityto work outdoors and in all weather conditions

What we offer:

A competitive salary based on your skills, experience andtalent

Hybrid and flexible working options

An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

Professional development through learning opportunities,regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can befound here

Any offer of employment will be subject to thesuccessful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of address

Satisfactory references

Occupational Health Clearance

Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations

DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for therole)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVsfrom employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying anysuch CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by anemployment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

Driver Assessment Requirement

Appointment to any of the above posts is subject tosuccessfully completing a practical, roadâ€‑based driver assessment. Thisassessment ensures the candidate can operate Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) safelyand competently, in line with all legal and safety standards.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk ofredundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their applicationwill receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strengthcomes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflectthat. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds andexperiences. We understand that some people, especially those fromunderrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if theydon’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and youthink you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of whatmakes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace whereeveryone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.